Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant - Umpqua

Initial Posting Date:

04/16/2026

Application Deadline:

04/29/2026

Agency:

Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range:

$3,515 - $4,124

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant - Umpqua

Job Description:

Umpqua Lighthouse State Park

Near Florence, Oregon is located less than a mile from the renowned Salmon Harbor Marina on Winchester Bay—famous for top-notch crabbing and sport fishing—Umpqua Lighthouse State Park offers a scenic and dynamic work environment. The park’s campground and developed day-use areas sit alongside the serene, non-motorized Lake Marie, where visitors enjoy hiking, fishing, picnicking, paddling, and relaxing on a small sandy beach.

Welcome Statement

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proud to care for Oregon’s extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural history. The department serves its visitors and all Oregonians through its properties and programs, and recognizes that the state’s resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces where all are welcome. We value and serve everyone, and we are committed to providing safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs. The department will not tolerate racism, harassment, discrimination or intimidation in any form.

Your New Role

As a seasonal, full-time Park Ranger Assistant, you work alongside year-round State Park staff to help protect, maintain, and operate Oregon’s treasured park lands. Your role may involve tasks in janitorial work, landscaping, visitor services, and park interpretation. Some assignments may also include basic building trades like carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and more. You might also be asked to guide volunteers or seasonal team members in day-to-day projects. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to the preservation and enjoyment of one of the state’s most beautiful coastal parks.

We recruit for seasonal positions each year that generally work June through September; however, the duration may vary depending on the park's specific needs.

For a complete review of the position and responsibilities please click here.

Housing is available at this location.

What's in it for you:

An exciting opportunity to help millions of visitors connect with the top state parks across America; working alongside a dedicated, skilled, and passionate team of professionals. Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) months of experience (paid or unpaid) performing public contact or customer service duties (e.g. Teacher, Customer Service Representative, Salesperson, Receptionist, etc.) and/or maintenance experience (construction trades, landscaping, custodial, etc.);

OR

• Six (6) months of college in any discipline (24 quarter